Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Firemark
Object Number:
INV.164
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 12 x 1 in. ( 23.5 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
cast: on fire mark: "U F"
Description:
Oval cast iron firemark painted green on both sides with molded image of fire engine, letters "U" and "F" on either side of image, and raised area at bottom; mounting holes on either side.
Gallery Label:
The initials "U F" probably stand for the United Firemen's Insurance Company, which originated in Philadelphia in 1860.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
